Toro 72047, 72048, 72086, 72106 Setup Instructions

FORM NO. 3321–862

LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR

260 Series

SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

Loose Parts

Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly.

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Bolt 1/4–20 x 3/4”
Washer
Locknut 1/4–20

Key 1 Use in ignition switch.
Operator’s Manual 1 Read manual before operating tractor.

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2
2

Attach battery cables.

Check Tire Pressure

Check front and rear tire pressure. See Operator’s
Manual for specification.

Pressure: 20 psi (138 kPa) front and rear.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid

which is a deadly poison and it causes
severe burns.

Activate the Battery

Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.

1. Remove the battery from the tractor: refer to

Operator’s Manual, Removing the Battery.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the
long vent tube when removing the battery
box.

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WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• If you carelessly drink electrolyte you could

die or if it gets onto your skin you will be
burned.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact

with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber
gloves to protect your hands.

• Fill the battery where clean water is always

available for flushing the skin.

• Follow all instructions and comply with all

safety messages on the electrolyte container.

Set Up Instructions

2. Remove filler caps from the battery. Slowly pour

electrolyte into each cell until the electrolyte
level is up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 1).

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POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Charging battery produces gasses.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Battery gasses can explode.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away

from battery.

4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the

charger from the electrical outlet then from the
negative and positive battery posts (Fig. 2).

Figure 1

1. Filler caps

2. Electrolyte

3. Lower part of the tube

3. Leave the covers off and connect a 3 to 4 amp

battery charger to the battery posts (Fig. 2).
Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less
for 4 hours (12 volts).

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5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the

level is once again up to the “UPPER” line on
the battery case (Fig. 1) and install covers.

6. Install the battery in the tractor and connect

cables with (2) 1/4 x 3/4” bolts, (2) washers and
(2) 1/4–20 locknuts: refer to the Operator’s
Manual, Installing the Battery.

1. Positive post

2. Negative post

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Figure 2

3. Charger red (+) wire

4. Charger black (–) wire